Forest GeneticsTimothy L. White, W. T. Adams, David B. Neale Winner of a 2009 Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) award Trees continue to maintain a unique significance in the social, ecological and economic systems of the world - as large, long-lived perennials covering 30% of land on Earth; their very nature dictates their importance. An understanding of forest genetics is essential for providing insight into the evolution, conservation, management and sustainability of both natural and managed forests. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the principles of genetics as important to forest trees, this text integrates the varied sub-disciplines of genetics and their applications in gene conservation, tree improvement and biotechnology. Topics discussed include genetic variation in natural forest trees, the application of genetics in tree improvement and breeding programs, and genomic sciences and molecular technologies. |
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adaptive allele frequencies allozyme analysis angiosperm base population block breeding population breeding programs breeding strategy breeding unit Chapter chromosomes clones conifers cycle deployment developed edaphoclimatic effects elliottii environmental environments Equation estimates Eucalyptus example Forest Genetics forest trees full-sib gametes gene conservation gene flow genetic correlation genetic diversity genetic drift genetic entries genetic gain genetic markers genetic tests genetic variation genome genotypes grandis growth half-sib heritability heterozygotes hybrids inbreeding inbreeding depression individuals interaction large number lignin linkage locations loci locus mapping mass selection mating designs mean measured menziesii methods offspring outcrossing parents patterns phenotypic Picea pine Pinus taeda planting zone plots pollen polymorphism predicted breeding values production progeny tests propagation population provenances PUFG QTL mapping ramets random range replicated sample seed collection seed orchards seed sources seedlings single spatial stands studies target trait taxa tion transgenic tree improvement programs tree species types variance